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Cybersecurity Specialist - Federal Agency

Department of Homeland Security
Washington
Estimated Salary
USD 95.000 – USD 145.000
New
Live Update
16 September 2026
Deadline
16 Sep 2027

Job Description

Join our elite cybersecurity team and defend critical national infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. We offer unparalleled career development, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security initiatives that protect our nation. This urgent hiring initiative prioritizes qualified candidates who can start immediately.

Why join us?

  • Competitive federal salary with locality adjustments
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
  • Professional development certifications funded
  • Flexible work arrangements and telework options
  • Clear path for advancement to senior roles

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze security threats across federal networks using SIEM tools
  • Develop incident response plans and coordinate breach mitigation
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Implement zero-trust architecture and access controls
  • Lead security awareness training for federal employees
  • Collaborate with CISA and other federal agencies on threat intelligence
  • Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP standards

Qualifications

  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience in government or regulated sector
  • CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification (required)
  • Proficiency in Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, or similar tools
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Knowledge of federal IT security frameworks (NIST 800-53)
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability Determination

Required Skills

Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Incident Response NIST Compliance SIEM Tools Zero Trust Penetration Testing CISSP Splunk AWS Security FedRAMP

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